The Latest Breaking News from Kate Nicholls

Exclusive: Figures show £26bn was loaned out to around 100,000 firms under the government-backed scheme, but only one in four have paid off the debt

Searches for coronation-themed recipes are soaring and supermarkets are stocking up on Champagne, scones, jam and clotted cream.

The Chief Executive of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls said companies are facing soaring energy bills, record levels of inflation, lower consumer confidence, and a £1.5billion hit from December's rail strikes

Warning thousands of businesses will ‘have no option but to hand back the keys’

Exclusive: Care England calls for Ofgem investigation into suppliers’ practices in letter seen by the Guardian

Businesses draw up their wish list ahead of the Autumn Statement on November 17

After lockdown closures, supply and staffing issues, inflation and high energy bills could be fatal for many businesses

Soaring energy prices, runaway inflation and the cost of living crisis pose a life-or-death threat to hospitality businesses, especially in London. Publicans and restaurateurs say they have little choice but to dramatically raise prices — so, asks David Ellis, what can be done to help them?

Freeze on alcohol duty welcomed, but lack of new measures to support struggling businesses disappoints